One-in-two Americans are ready to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to lessen the country’s dependence on foreign oil, but they’re not nearly so willing to drive 55.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 50% of Adults believe the United States should produce more domestic oil by allowing drilling in the ANWR, an issue that Congress has debated for years. Thirty-five percent (35%) oppose drilling in the refuge, while 14% are not sure.
Additionally, 55% believe the United States should produce more domestic oil by allowing increased production of shale oil. Twenty percent (20%) oppose increased shale oil production, and 24% are not sure about it.
By contrast, just 25% of Americans think the country should cut back on its energy use by returning all major highway speed limits to 55 miles per hour. Sixty-two percent (62%) oppose a standard national 55 mph speed limit. Thirteen percent (13%) are undecided.